In this spot titled “Out of Town,” a professional astronaut preparing for launch is faced with giving up on her dream home to pursue her dream of space exploration until she discovers the solution is much easier than she imagined–namely digital real estate company Opendoor which empowers people to operate on their own timelines.
“Out of Town” as well as another spot in the campaign were directed by Fiona McGee of Arts and Sciences for agency Venables, Bell + Partners
Client Opendoor Agency Venables, Bell + Partners Paul Venables, founder, chairman; Will McGinness, chief creative officer; Matt Keats, group creative director, copywriter; Matt Miller, group creative director, art director; Hilary Coates, head of integrated production; Ben Evangelista, Lexi Alaga, producers; Jasmine Clark, head of strategy; Neil Slotterback, strategy director; Madeline Fox, Taproom studio producer. Production Company Arts and Sciences Fiona McGee, director; Mal Ward, managing director; Christina Skotland, exec producer; Milena Milicevic, head of production; Eric Sedorovitz, line producer; Ross Giardina, DP; Bailey Reeves, production supervisor. Editorial Cut + Run Pete Koob, editor; Michelle Eskin, managing director; Brian Stanley, exec producer; Kristen Jenkins, head of production; Stefan Manz, Chance St. George, assistant editors. VFX Blacksmith John Shirley, Hannah Wilk, VFX shoot supervisors; Robert Bruce, lead compositor; Mikey Pehanick, color; Sam Howells, Matt Gehl, color assists; Ashley Goodwin producer; Perry Tate, head of production. Music & Sound Design Sara Matarazzo, managing director; Stephanie Pigott, sr. exec producer; Danielle Soury, s. producer; Chris Nungary, sound designer; Walker, original music. Mix & Sound Design Joaby Deal, Matthew Wood, engineers; Michael Swarce, exec producer
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
